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The list of the governments that have persecuted journalists

The Washington Post hails those reporters who face grave danger from the Taliban and the governments of Cuba, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the U.S.
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  • Friday, November 21, 2008 12:27 PM

    Sorta Kidding But Not

    I can't decide if I think the conspiracy theories are funny or scary. Maybe both. I'm not ruling out the idea that Obama is bought and paid for. It would explain his mystifying turnaround on the FISA bill, it would explain his saber-rattling with Pah-Kee-Stahn, it would explain why he'd pick Hill for SoS, and this Brennan POS for CIA.

    Then again, he could be bluffing. He is a poker player, after all.

    I read his books, I really like him. He's a good writer, he has a fine mind, he's got beautiful ideas, he's tough and talented and disciplined as hell.

    So, I'm still giving him the benefit of the doubt, but I have one eye closed.

    —Retzilian Read Retzilian's other letters

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